M.Tech Computer Science & Technology 

at Central University of Punjab, Punjab - Other

The Central University of Punjab (CUP) requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates) in order to admit them to its two-year Full-Time M.Tech programme in several specializations. Furthermore, candidates with a valid GATE score are given preference. The university administers the CUET-PG Entrance Exam to applicants who do not have GATE results.

The following are the specific cutoff scores for M.Tech programs, which change annually and were in place for the academic year 2023:

Cybersecurity M.Tech: 48

Technology and Computer Science M.Tech: 53

The exact cutoffs for upcoming admission cycles are not guaranteed by these numbers, which are only meant to be examples.

A candidate to be eligible for admissions must have passed an equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related stream with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved category) from a recognised University.

Candidates also need to appear for entrance exam CUCET for the academic year.

Students have to check the number of seats for Central University of Punjab on their official site, as it chnages every year.

Central University of Punjab MTech CSE course duration is twi years. Almost all of the M.Tech courses in India are two years long. M.Tech CSE full form is Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, a PG-level course meant for providing students with advanced knowledge about computer networking applications and data structures and algorithms. It is counted as one of the highly sought-after courses among students in India, as it leads to exciting career options in the business world.

Central University of Punjab M.Tech fee is around INR 20,000 for two years. At the time of admission, the fee charged from the students includes tuition fee, examination fee, laboratory fee, sports fee, computer and internet fee and many other components. Further, candidates must also pay the CUET PG application fee. The application fee amount will be different as per category/ number of subjects applied by the candidates.

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Indeed, with a 75 percentile in the GATE, you can acquire an M.Tech at the Central University of Punjab. GATE results are the main factor used by Central University of Punjab to determine admission to M.Tech degrees; the university also administers a counseling process to determine final admission.

The Central University of Punjab has a decent placement record with around 70%-90% of students getting placed every year. In 2020, 112 students were placed in the Central University of Punjab and No. Of the students who opted for higher studies at the Central University of Punjab is 120. Central University of Punjab the highest package is 10-11 LPA approximately and the average package is 4 LPA.

The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda is accredited grade “A” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council  (NAAC) and is among the top 100 institutions in the 'University Category' of The National Institutional Ranking Framework  (NIRF) Ranking 2019. While Central University of Punjab has its strengths, particularly in terms of academic quality and faculty expertise, it faces challenges in providing adequate placement opportunities and infrastructure.

The Central University of Punjab has recently launched the BTech course in 2024 in only one specialisations, i.e., School of Engineering & Technology. Students pursuing BTech programs may benefit from the university's focus on research and practical skills, but should be prepared for a potentially tough job market and limited resources. Ultimately, the decision to attend Central University of Punjab depends on individual priorities and expectations.

M.Sc. students used to get an average package worth about INR 3.1 LPA in previous years. As for the highest package, it is approximately 10–11 LPA.

The university gets 70% to 90% placement rates annually. The Central University of Punjab also encourages its students to be independent. Additionally, it offers a range of training courses, seminars, workshops, internships, business visits, and industry training sessions to support students in developing their personalities—a crucial step in securing employment.

As per the NIRF report released by Central University of Punjab, the course-wise key highlights of Central University of Punjab placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

The Central University of Punjab accepts CUTE PG exams for admission to its MSc course. Interested applicants can access the CUET PG 2025 application form by visiting the official website. The first process will be registering themselves on the official web portal of CUET PG 2025. Through that registered account, further processing of filling out the application form will be done. 

CUET PG 2025 exam is being conducted by NTA from March 13, 2025, to April 1, 2025, for admissions to the masters degree and professional courses.